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The Drop | NBA Sends Message About Tanking & All-Star Weekend Predictions

Feb 13, 2026
They dig into the NBA fining teams to curb tanking and whether the punishment actually changes behavior. They preview All-Star Weekend events with odds and bold picks for the Three-Point, Dunk, and Rising Stars contests. They recap recent games, including LeBron’s record triple-double and a heartfelt Thunder debut. Quick segments include worst moments, apps to delete, and favorite Winter Olympics clips.
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ANECDOTE

Nikola Topic's Return From Treatment

  • Nikola Topic returned after cancer treatment and later played in the G League before debuting in the NBA.
  • The hosts praised the standing ovation he received on his NBA debut.
ADVICE

Check Rosters Before Betting Rising Stars

  • For Rising Stars, check late roster changes before betting because injuries and replacements reshuffle odds.
  • The hosts emphasize rosters changed and favorites shifted right up to game night.
INSIGHT

Three-Point Contest: Practice Beats Regular Season Form

  • The Three-Point Contest favors practiced, repeatable shooters; rookies can win but experience helps.
  • Hosts debate Damian Lillard's return vs. Con Caniple's practiced form and Booker as a dark horse.
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